Female Support Worker

Cygnet; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A mental health service provider is seeking a Female Support Worker for 42 hours a week at a Kensington Gardens facility in the UK. The ideal candidate must be compassionate and have strong communication skills, providing guidance and medical support to individuals with mental health needs. Key perks include flexible working hours, a salary of £12.60 per hour (increasing post-probation), and various employee benefits. Applicants must undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Benefits

NHS and blue light discounts

Employee discount savings

Discounted gym membership

On site benefits including free meals

Qualifications

• Driven to make a real difference in people's lives.
• Must successfully pass an enhanced DBS check.
• Ability to empower and support service user independence.

Responsibilities

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach.
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support.
• Assist with medical & welfare needs and report as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team player

Empathy

Sensitivity

Intuition

Job description

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for an outstanding Female Support Worker with a passion for delivering excellent care.

You’ll be working 42 hours per week (days, nights, alternate weekends) making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Kensington Gardens.

You’ll be working shifts: 7am – 7pm, 9am – 9pm, 10am – 10pm and waking nights 7pm – 7am.

Kensington Gardens in Darlington provides four tenancies, the service is focused on empowering individuals with complex mental health needs, learning disabilities, autism, and challenging behaviours to live more independently.

*Due to the occupational needs, and the demands of the service we are only able to accept female applicants for this role*

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

Apply now to enjoy flexibility while reaping the rewards of providing the very best care – and making a huge difference to our service users and their families.

Your day-to-day…

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals’ specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all

Why Cygnet? We’ll offer you…

• £12.60 per hour increasing to £12.85 per hour post probation
• Flexible working with the opportunity for overtime
• Regular coaching & appraisal
• Expert supervision & peer support
• NHS and blue light discount
• Employee discount savings & Cycle to Work scheme
• 24 hours free GP helpline
• Discounted gym membership
• Free eye tests
• On site benefits including free meals
• Plus much more

You are…

• Genuinely driven with a desire to make a real difference in people’s lives
• An excellent communicator & a good team player
• Sensitive & intuitive with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet has been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.

What next?

If you care about making a difference – we want to talk to you.

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